WO2008032559A1 - Air conditioner - Google Patents
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- the present invention relates to an air conditioner, and more particularly to an air conditioner in which a refrigerant enters a supercritical state during a refrigeration cycle.
- the degree of supercooling is controlled for the refrigerant that flows out of the indoor heat exchanger during heating or the refrigerant that flows into the expansion mechanism, and appropriate control of the heating capacity is performed. It is carried out.
- the heat pump air conditioner that employs carbon dioxide as the refrigerant as described above the refrigerant sent to the indoor heat exchanger during heating is in a supercritical state, so the above supercooling control is performed. I can't do it. In other words, the heating capacity cannot be properly controlled.
- Patent Document 1 Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2003-176957
- An object of the present invention is to control an indoor space to a temperature corresponding to a set temperature during heating operation in an air conditioner in which a refrigerant is in a supercritical state during a refrigeration cycle.
- the air conditioner according to the first invention is an air conditioner filled with a supercritical refrigerant as a refrigerant.
- the “supercritical refrigerant” is a refrigerant that is brought into a supercritical state on the high-pressure side of the refrigeration cycle, and is, for example, carbon dioxide, R41 OA, or the like.
- the compression mechanism compresses the refrigerant.
- the radiator is connected to the refrigerant suction side of the compression mechanism.
- the expansion mechanism is connected to the outlet side of the radiator.
- the evaporator is connected to the refrigerant outflow side of the expansion mechanism and is connected to the refrigerant suction side of the compression mechanism.
- the first temperature detector is provided between the outlet side of the radiator and the refrigerant inflow side of the expansion mechanism.
- the target refrigerant temperature deriving unit flows between the outlet side of the radiator and the refrigerant inflow side of the expansion mechanism by using at least a set temperature that is set for the air in the space where the radiator is arranged.
- the target refrigerant temperature which is the target temperature of the refrigerant, is derived.
- Derivation of the target refrigerant temperature is based on a method of deriving a target refrigerant temperature that is determined in advance according to conditions using a table, function, etc., the difference between the set temperature and suction temperature, its time differential value, etc.
- the control method may be PID control! / Or model-based control! /, And may be performed by a method such as a method of deriving the target refrigerant temperature.
- the control unit controls the expansion mechanism so that the temperature detected by the first temperature detection unit matches the target refrigerant temperature.
- the target refrigerant temperature deriving unit uses at least the set temperature to derive the target refrigerant temperature, which is the target temperature of the refrigerant flowing between the outlet side of the radiator and the refrigerant inflow side of the expansion mechanism,
- the control unit controls the expansion mechanism so that the temperature detected by the first temperature detection unit matches the target refrigerant temperature. For this reason, in this air conditioner, an appropriate target refrigerant temperature is set according to the set temperature during heating operation. Therefore, this air conditioner can control the indoor space to a temperature that matches the set temperature during heating operation.
- An air conditioner according to a second invention is the air conditioner according to the first invention, and a plurality of radiators are provided. A plurality of expansion mechanisms are provided for each radiator. Multiple temperature detectors are provided for each radiator.
- this air conditioner is a multi-type air conditioner. Air conditioning equipment like this Even if the device is a multi-type air conditioner, an appropriate target refrigerant temperature is set according to the set temperature during the heating operation in the same manner as described above. Therefore, in this air conditioner, the indoor space can be controlled to a set temperature according to the heating operation.
- An air conditioner according to a third invention is the air conditioner according to the first invention or the second invention, wherein the target refrigerant temperature deriving unit is a set temperature and is close to the air blowing unit that blows air to the radiator.
- the target refrigerant temperature is derived using at least the set temperature of the pressure of the refrigerant flowing in and the temperature of the refrigerant flowing into the radiator.
- the pressure of the refrigerant flowing into the radiator and the temperature of the refrigerant flowing into the radiator are such that the air conditioner has a temperature detection unit on the high temperature side of the radiator (indoor heat exchanger) as in a building multi-air conditioner. This is an effective parameter for accurately deriving the target refrigerant temperature.
- the temperature of the refrigerant flowing near the inlet of the radiator (indoor heat exchanger) is often lower than the temperature of the discharged refrigerant due to heat loss in the communication pipe. This is because the pressure of the refrigerant flowing in the vicinity of the inlet of the radiator (indoor heat exchanger) is often lower than the pressure of the discharged refrigerant due to pressure loss.
- the target refrigerant temperature deriving unit has a set temperature, a temperature detected by a second temperature detecting unit arranged in the vicinity of the air blowing unit that sends air to the radiator, and a refrigerant discharge side of the compressor mechanism At least a set temperature among the pressure of the refrigerant flowing from the refrigerant to the refrigerant inflow side of the expansion mechanism, the temperature of the refrigerant discharged from the compression mechanism, the pressure of the refrigerant flowing into the radiator, and the temperature of the refrigerant flowing into the radiator. To derive the target refrigerant temperature. For this reason, in this air conditioner, optimal control of the expansion mechanism can be realized according to the operating conditions.
- An air conditioner according to a fourth aspect of the present invention is the air conditioner according to any of the first to third aspects of the present invention, further comprising a first gain changing unit.
- the first gain changing unit is at least one of the pressure of the refrigerant flowing from the refrigerant discharge side of the compression mechanism to the refrigerant inflow side of the expansion mechanism and the temperature of the refrigerant discharged from the compression mechanism, and the temperature detected by the first temperature detection unit.
- the gain for the control of the expansion mechanism is changed according to the above.
- the first gain changing unit detects at least one of the pressure of the refrigerant flowing from the refrigerant discharge side of the compression mechanism to the refrigerant inflow side of the expansion mechanism and the temperature of the refrigerant discharged from the compression mechanism, and the first temperature detection.
- the gain for controlling the expansion mechanism is changed according to the temperature detected by the unit. For this reason, in this air conditioner, the heating capacity is appropriately controlled. Therefore, in this air conditioner, there is no shortage or excess of heating, energy can be saved and indoor comfort is improved.
- An air conditioner according to a fifth aspect of the present invention is the air conditioner according to any of the first to third aspects of the present invention, further comprising a second gain changing unit.
- the second gain changing unit is at least one of the pressure of the refrigerant flowing from the refrigerant discharge side of the compression mechanism to the refrigerant inflow side of the expansion mechanism and the temperature of the refrigerant discharged from the compression mechanism, and the temperature detected by the first temperature detection unit.
- the gain for deriving the target refrigerant temperature by the target refrigerant temperature deriving unit is changed accordingly.
- Such a second gain changing section functions effectively only when the target refrigerant temperature is obtained by a feedback control loop or the like.
- the second gain changing unit detects at least one of the pressure of the refrigerant flowing from the refrigerant discharge side of the compression mechanism to the refrigerant inflow side of the expansion mechanism and the temperature of the refrigerant discharged from the compression mechanism, and the first temperature detection.
- the gain for deriving the target refrigerant temperature by the target refrigerant temperature deriving unit is changed according to the temperature detected by the unit. For this reason, in this air conditioner, the heating capacity is appropriately controlled. Therefore, this air conditioner eliminates the shortage and excess of heating, saves energy, and improves indoor comfort.
- an appropriate target refrigerant temperature is set according to the set temperature during heating operation. Therefore, in this air conditioner, the indoor space can be controlled to a set temperature according to the heating operation.
- the indoor space can be controlled to a set temperature according to the heating operation.
- the force S can be used to realize the optimal expansion mechanism control according to the operating conditions.
- the heating capacity is appropriately controlled. Therefore, with this air conditioner, there is no shortage or excess of heating, saving energy and improving indoor comfort.
- the heating capacity is appropriately controlled. Therefore, with this air conditioner, there is no shortage or excess of heating, saving energy and improving indoor comfort.
- FIG. 1 is a refrigerant circuit diagram of an air conditioner according to an embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 2 is a block diagram of control executed by the indoor control device in the air conditioning apparatus according to the embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 3 is an image diagram of a control table used for control executed by the indoor control device in the air conditioning apparatus according to the embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 4 is an image diagram of a control table used for control executed by the indoor control device in the air conditioner according to modification (F).
- FIG. 1 shows a schematic refrigerant circuit 2 of an air conditioner 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention.
- This air conditioner 1 is a multi-type air conditioner that can perform cooling and heating operations using carbon dioxide as a refrigerant.
- the air conditioner 1 is mainly composed of a refrigerant circuit 2, blower fans 26, 32a, 32b, an outdoor control device 23, an indoor The controller 34a, 34b, the high pressure sensor 21, the indoor heat exchanger low temperature side temperature sensor 36a, 36b, the suction temperature sensor 35a, 35b, and the like.
- the refrigerant circuit 2 mainly includes a compressor 11, a four-way switching valve 12, an outdoor heat exchanger 13, an outdoor electric expansion valve 15, a liquid receiver 16, an indoor electric expansion valve 33a, 33b, and an indoor heat exchanger 31a. , 31b are deployed, and each device is connected via refrigerant piping as shown in Figure 1
- the air conditioner 1 is a separation-type air conditioner, and includes a first indoor heat exchanger 31a, a first indoor fan 32a, a first indoor electric expansion valve 33a, 1st indoor control device 34a, 1st indoor heat exchanger low temperature side temperature sensor 36a, 1st indoor unit 30a which mainly has 1st suction temperature sensor 35a, 2nd indoor heat exchanger 31b, 2nd indoor fan A second indoor unit 30b mainly having a second indoor electric expansion valve 33b, a second indoor control device 34b, a second indoor heat exchanger low temperature side temperature sensor 36b, and a second suction temperature sensor 35b; 1, four-way switching valve 12, outdoor heat exchanger 13, outdoor electric expansion valve 15, liquid receiver 16, high pressure sensor 21, and outdoor control device 23, an outdoor unit 10, an indoor unit 30 a,
- the first connection pipe 41 connecting the refrigerant liquid pipe of 30b and the refrigerant liquid pipe of the outdoor unit 10 and Indoor units 30a be said to be composed of the second communication pipe 42 for connecting the refrigerant gas and
- the refrigerant liquid pipe of the outdoor unit 10 and the first communication pipe 41 are connected to the refrigerant gas pipe of the outdoor unit 10 and the second communication pipe 42 via the first shut-off valve 18 of the outdoor unit 10. Each of them is connected via 10 second closing valves 19.
- first indoor unit 30a and the second indoor unit 30b have the same configuration, only the first indoor unit 30a will be described here. Incidentally, in the following description, “first” is replaced with “second”, and “a” is replaced with “b”, thereby describing the second indoor unit 30b.
- the first indoor unit 30a mainly includes a first indoor heat exchanger 31a, a first indoor fan 32a, a first indoor electric expansion valve 33a, a first indoor controller 34a, and a first indoor heat exchanger low-temperature sensor. Three 6a, and a first suction temperature sensor 35a.
- the first indoor heat exchanger 31a is a heat exchanger for exchanging heat between indoor air, which is air in the air-conditioned room, and the refrigerant.
- the first indoor fan 32a takes in the air in the air-conditioned room into the unit 30a, and again sends the conditioned air, which is the air after heat exchange with the refrigerant via the first indoor heat exchanger 31a, into the air-conditioned room. I am a fan.
- the first indoor electric expansion valve 33a depressurizes liquid refrigerant flowing through the receiver 16 (during cooling operation) or supercritical refrigerant flowing out from the low temperature side of the indoor heat exchanger 31 (during heating operation). Is for.
- the first indoor heat exchanger low temperature side temperature sensor 36a is disposed in the vicinity of the liquid side (or low temperature side) of the first indoor heat exchanger 31a.
- the first suction temperature sensor 35a is disposed in the vicinity of the first indoor fan 32a.
- the first indoor control device 34a mainly includes a first target refrigerant temperature calculation unit 38a and a first expansion valve control unit 39a.
- the first indoor control device 34a is connected to the first indoor heat exchanger low temperature side sensor 36a, the first suction temperature sensor 35a, the controller 37a, and the outdoor control device 23.
- the first target refrigerant temperature calculation unit 38a receives the information on the set temperature Ts from the controller 37a every time the set temperature Ts is changed in the controller 37a during the heating operation, and receives the first suction temperature sensor. Information on suction temperature Ta is periodically received from 35a.
- the first target refrigerant temperature calculation unit 38a calculates the first differential temperature el by subtracting the suction temperature Ta from the set temperature Ts, and substitutes the first differential temperature el into a predetermined function prepared in advance.
- the first expansion valve control unit 39a periodically adjusts the target temperature T of the refrigerant flowing from the first target refrigerant temperature calculation unit 38a to the liquid side (or low temperature side) of the first indoor heat exchanger 31a.
- gcs information is received and the actual temperature T is periodically updated from the first indoor heat exchanger low temperature side temperature sensor 36a.
- the gc information is received and the temperature difference e2 is calculated by subtracting the temperature T from the target temperature T.
- the first expansion valve control unit 39a determines and controls the opening of the first indoor electric expansion valve 33a based on the second differential temperature e2.
- two refrigerants are used. Carbon oxide is used.
- the temperature change of the supercritical carbon dioxide refrigerant under constant pressure is not uniform (not proportional) to the enthalpy change. In other words, even if the second differential temperature e 2 is the same, the required amount of change in heating capacity may be different. For this reason, in the air conditioner 1 according to the present embodiment, the high pressure HP information (obtained from the high pressure sensor 21) transmitted to the first indoor controller 34a via the outdoor controller 23 is used. The gain for the opening degree control of the first indoor electric expansion valve 33a is changed.
- a control table (see Fig. 3) that relates the opening of the first indoor electric expansion valve 33a to the second differential temperature e2 and the high pressure HP is created.
- the expansion valve control unit 39a determines the opening degree of the first indoor electric expansion valve 33a by comparing the second differential temperature e2 and the high pressure HP obtained periodically with the control table. Also, when the actual temperature T is high, it is necessary to set the gain for changing the expansion valve opening lower than when the actual temperature T is low. This is because dh / dT (the rate of change in enthalpy when the radiator outlet temperature (T) is changed at a constant high pressure) even if the supercooling is increased in the subcritical region away from the critical point of carbon dioxide or R410A. Almost no change, but in the supercritical region of carbon dioxide, the subcritical region near the supercritical region, and the supercritical region of R41 OA, dh / dT tends to increase significantly as the radiator outlet temperature (T) increases. Because.
- the first indoor unit 30a adopts such a configuration, so that the indoor air taken in by the first indoor fan 32a and the liquid refrigerant flowing through the first indoor heat exchanger 31a during the cooling operation. Heat exchanges with each other to generate conditioned air (cold air). During heating operation, the indoor air taken in by the first indoor fan 32a and the supercritical refrigerant flowing through the first indoor heat exchanger 31a are heat exchanged to harmonize It is possible to generate air (warm air).
- the outdoor unit 10 mainly includes a compressor 11, a four-way switching valve 12, an outdoor heat exchanger 13, an outdoor electric expansion valve 15, a liquid receiver 16, an outdoor fan 26, an outdoor control device 23, and a high pressure sensor 21. Etc.
- the compressor 11 is a device for sucking low-pressure gas refrigerant flowing through the suction pipe, compressing it into a supercritical state, and discharging it to the discharge pipe.
- the four-way switching valve 12 is a valve for switching the flow direction of the refrigerant corresponding to each operation.
- the discharge side of the compressor 11 and the high temperature side of the outdoor heat exchanger 13 are connected, and the suction side of the compressor 11 and the gas side of the indoor heat exchangers 31a and 31b are connected to perform heating operation.
- the discharge side of the compressor 11 and the second closing valve 19 are connected to connect the suction side of the compressor 11 and the gas side of the outdoor heat exchanger 13.
- the outdoor heat exchanger 13 can cool the high-pressure supercritical refrigerant discharged from the compressor 11 during the cooling operation using air outside the air conditioning room as a heat source, and the indoor heat exchangers 31 a and 31b during the heating operation. It is possible to evaporate the liquid refrigerant returning from.
- the outdoor electric expansion valve 15 is used to depressurize supercritical refrigerant flowing out from the low temperature side of the outdoor heat exchanger 13 (during cooling operation) or liquid refrigerant flowing through the receiver 16 (during heating operation). is there.
- the liquid receiver 16 is for storing a surplus refrigerant according to the operation mode and the air conditioning load.
- the outdoor fan 26 is a fan for exhausting air after taking outdoor air into the unit 10 and exchanging heat with the refrigerant via the outdoor heat exchanger 13.
- the high pressure sensor 21 is provided on the discharge side of the compressor 11.
- the outdoor control device 23 is communicatively connected to the high pressure sensor 21, the indoor control devices 34a, 34b, and the like, and transmits the high pressure information sent from the high pressure sensor 21 to the indoor control devices 34a, 34b, etc.
- the operation of the air conditioner 1 will be described with reference to FIG.
- the air conditioner 1 can perform a cooling operation and a heating operation as described above.
- the four-way switching valve 12 is in the state indicated by the solid line in FIG. 1, that is, the discharge side of the compressor 11 is connected to the high temperature side of the outdoor heat exchanger 13 and the suction side of the compressor 11 is the second side. It is connected to the closing valve 19. At this time, the first closing valve 18 and the second closing valve 19 are opened.
- the cooled supercritical refrigerant is sent to the outdoor electric expansion valve 15. Then, the supercritical refrigerant sent to the outdoor electric expansion valve 15 is decompressed and saturated, and then sent to the indoor electric expansion valves 33a and 33b via the receiver 16.
- the saturated refrigerant sent to the indoor electric expansion valves 33a and 33b is reduced in pressure to become liquid refrigerant, and then supplied to the indoor heat exchangers 31a and 31b to cool indoor air and evaporate to become gas refrigerant. .
- the four-way switching valve 12 is in the state indicated by the broken line in FIG. 1, that is, the discharge side of the compressor 11 is connected to the second closing valve 19, and the suction side of the compressor 11 is the outdoor heat exchanger 1 3 is connected to the gas side.
- the first closing valve 18 and the second closing valve 19 are opened.
- the supercritical refrigerant heats indoor air and cools it in the indoor heat exchangers 31a and 31b.
- the cooled supercritical refrigerant is sent to the indoor electric expansion valves 33a and 33b.
- the supercritical refrigerant sent to the indoor electric expansion valves 33a and 33b is reduced in pressure and saturated, and then sent to the outdoor electric expansion valve 15 via the liquid receiver 16.
- the saturated refrigerant sent to the outdoor electric expansion valve 15 is decompressed to become a liquid refrigerant, and then sent to the outdoor heat exchanger 13, where it is evaporated in the outdoor heat exchanger 13 to become a gas refrigerant.
- this gas refrigerant is again sucked into the compressor 11 via the four-way switching valve 12. In this way, the heating operation is performed.
- the above control is executed during the heating operation.
- the first target refrigerant temperature calculation unit 38a subtracts the suction temperature Ta from the set temperature Ts during heating operation in the first indoor control device 34a.
- the first differential temperature el is calculated, and the first differential temperature el is substituted into a predetermined function prepared in advance.
- the target temperature of the refrigerant flowing near the liquid side (or low temperature side) of the first indoor heat exchanger 31a Calculate T.
- the first expansion valve control unit 39a determines and controls the opening degree of the first indoor electric expansion valve 33a based on the second differential temperature e2. Therefore, in this air conditioner 1, an appropriate target temperature T is set according to the set temperature during the heating operation. Therefore, in the air conditioner 1, the indoor space can be controlled to a temperature according to the set temperature during the heating operation.
- the first expansion valve control unit 39a changes the gain for the opening control of the first indoor electric expansion valve 33a based on the high pressure HP information (obtained from the high pressure sensor 21). To do. For this reason, in this air conditioner 1, the heating capacity is appropriately controlled. Therefore, in this air conditioner 1, there is no shortage or excess of heating, energy saving is achieved, and indoor comfort is improved.
- the first target refrigerant temperature calculation unit 38a uses the first differential temperature el to derive the target temperature T.
- the set temperature Ts, suction temperature Ta, etc. may be used independently to derive the target temperature T, or the time differential value of the suction temperature Ta, high pressure HP, discharge temperature, etc. may be used.
- the first target refrigerant temperature calculation unit 38a calculates the first differential temperature e 1 by subtracting the suction temperature Ta from the set temperature Ts, and the first differential temperature e
- the target temperature T of the refrigerant flowing near the liquid side (or low temperature side) of the first indoor heat exchanger 31a was calculated by substituting 1 into a predetermined function prepared in advance.
- the first target refrigerant temperature calculation unit 38a flows near the liquid side (or low temperature side) of the first indoor heat exchanger 31a by comparing the first differential temperature el with a control table prepared in advance. Derive the target temperature T of the refrigerant.
- the first expansion valve control unit 39a compares the second differential temperature e2 and the high pressure HP, which are obtained periodically, with the control table, and the first indoor electric expansion.
- the opening of valve 33a was determined.
- the opening degree of the first indoor electric expansion valve 33a is calculated by substituting the second differential temperature e2 and the high pressure HP obtained periodically by the first expansion valve control unit 39a into a predetermined function. May be calculated.
- the first expansion valve control unit 39a determines the opening degree of the first indoor electric expansion valve 33a by comparing the second differential temperature and the high pressure HP with the control table, this fact is taken into consideration. It is preferable.
- the first target refrigerant temperature calculation unit 38a calculates the first differential temperature el by subtracting the suction temperature Ta from the set temperature Ts, and uses the first differential temperature el in advance.
- the target temperature T of the refrigerant flowing near the liquid side (or low temperature side) of the first indoor heat exchanger 31a was calculated by substituting it into a predetermined function.
- the first target refrigerant temperature calculation unit 38a calculates the first differential temperature el by subtracting the suction temperature Ta from the set temperature Ts, and the first differential temperature el and the time differential of the first differential temperature el are shown in FIG.
- the target temperature T of the refrigerant flowing near the liquid side (or low temperature side) of the first indoor heat exchanger 31a may be derived in light of the control table as shown in FIG.
- the first expansion valve control unit 39a determines the opening degree of the first indoor electric expansion valve 33a based on the second differential temperature e2 and controls the second differential temperature e2 and the high pressure HP. It is necessary to determine the opening of the first indoor electric expansion valve 33a in light of the control table. No need.
- the present invention may be applied to a cooling / heating free type multi-type air conditioner.
- the present invention may be applied to a pair-type air conditioner.
- the first target refrigerant temperature calculation unit 38a calculates the first differential temperature e 1 by subtracting the suction temperature Ta from the set temperature Ts, and the first differential temperature e
- the target temperature T of the refrigerant flowing near the liquid side (or low temperature side) of the first indoor heat exchanger 31a was calculated by substituting 1 into a predetermined function prepared in advance.
- the part 38a calculates the target refrigerant temperature by incorporating the first differential temperature el into the FB control loop (the control method may be PID control or model-based control! /,) ,.
- the control method may be PID control or model-based control! /,
- FF feed forward
- FB control when the gain for the opening control of the first indoor electric expansion valve 33a is changed, FB control, FF control, FB control and FF control are combined.
- the gain may be changed using control, PID control, model-based control, etc.
- the air conditioner according to the present invention has a feature that the indoor space can be controlled to a temperature corresponding to a set temperature during heating operation, and is particularly useful for an air conditioner that employs carbon dioxide or the like as a refrigerant. It is.
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